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10 / 10 Guest Rating

Mara Explorer

Masai Mara, Maasai Mara, 74888-00200, Maasai Mara, KE

Mara Explorer - main view

About the Property

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in a stay at Mara Explorer in Maasai Mara, offering 10 guestrooms with pillowtop beds, Egyptian cotton sheets, and private patios.

Fine Dining and Bar
Enjoy a meal at Talek Lounge, a fine-dining restaurant with a bar/lounge, offering alfresco dining options. Room service is also available during limited hours.

Convenient Amenities
Take advantage of complimentary WiFi, express check-in/out, and a complimentary buffet breakfast. Plus, pamper yourself with onsite massages and explore the garden and terrace.

Book now to experience luxury on the riverwalk at Mara Explorer!

Facilities & Amenities

Free breakfast
Express check-out
Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Designated smoking area

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the tentalow prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

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Exceptional12 verified reviews

Categories

Cleanliness9.6
Location9.8
Service9.2
Facilities9.0
Value for money8.9
Comfort9.5

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Richars
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 30, 2024

"Magical life experience "

10.0

My wife and I stayed at Mara Explorer for 6 nights in September 2023. This was our third Safari in Kenya. The Mara Explorer is the most magical and enchanting location for a safari I could ever imagine. Everything was impeccable - the amazingly friendly and professional staff, wonderful hospitality, service, and beautiful food. The tents are an absolute privilege to stay in, especially being woken up to the hippo chorus at each morning! The bed was so comfy - I slept like never before. The drives were just incredible! Witnessing the migration at its peak was a humbling experience. We saw numerous spectacular crossings and the big five. A huge thank you to everyone at Mara Explorer, especially Dominic our guide. Spending several hours a day with him for 6 days was a joy and he tirelessly ensured we found a rhino (on our very last drive!). He is a true gentleman and an expert wildlife guide. I have never experienced 4x4 driving like his - we didn't get stuck once in sometimes very challenging conditions and always made us feel safe and comfortable - as did everyone at the camp. To sum up. If you want a dream 5-star Masai mara safari, choose Mara Explorer. Richard and Katie

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Michael
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 26, 2023

"Exceptional"

10.0

The Staff Extremely Welcoming, The Food Was Great, The Tours Were Exciting.

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Davinder
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 15, 2023

"Exceptional"

10.0

The tent cabins were great, dining staff was just awesome. Bush breakfast organized was absolutely great.

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Rita
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 27, 2022

"Exceptional"

10.0

I can honestly say this was one of my top life experiences. The Mara Explorer Camp is the perfect Safari destination! The staff were very attentive and helpful. Pauline and Geoffrey made sure our stay was comfortable and helped us plan any extra activities. Thanks for the surprise Masai dance and cake! The tents were luxurious and comfy with beautiful decor. There was so much beautiful scenery and wildlife surrounding the camp to enjoy while having a cup of tea. The food was also amazing!! Thank you Chef! We had full board with three course lunches and dinners with plenty of variety. The Camp is perfectly located within the Masai Mara so we had a chance to see so many animals during our stay. Many thanks to our safari guide Samson who was incredible and worked so hard to spot the Big 5. We had so much fun during our game drives with Samson who was the perfect guide and amazing company! The camp is not fenced, but we felt very safe thanks to security guards Sammy and Kaka. Thank you very much to the amazing staff of Mara Explorer for making our stay unforgettable and exceptional. Can’t wait to come back!

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Jill
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 5, 2019

"Absolute Gem of a Place"

10.0

Mara Explorer Camp was absolutely wonderful. The staff is warm, friendly, and attentive, especially Jane the manager, Noor the server, and Kaka the head of security. We certainly appreciated their kind hospitality all throughout our stay. Our driver/guide, James, went above and beyond every day on our game drives. He's highly experienced and knowledgable about the area, and we had a lot fun and learned a lot from him. He was able to find and teach us about so many animals; he really impressed me with his skill and knowledge. Something we really appreciated is that since the camp is small, you're not crowded into a 4x4 with a bunch of strangers; there was never more than 1 other couple with us, and most of the time we had the truck and James all to ourselves. We saw a lot of trucks from other bigger camps out in the park and they were often crowded with 8 or so people in them, and at those we were especially glad we chose Mara Explorer, because we could stop whenever we wanted and ask all the questions we had without feeling like we were burdening other guests. Inside the camp, the tent is comfortable and safe and the food is outstanding. In all, I don't have a single criticism of this place. Every single part of our trip exceeded our expectations. We'll definitely be back!

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freddy
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 5, 2016

"Central Location in the heart of Mara."

10.0

Outstanding Location and Game drives. cats and elephants in the camp. Your have to feel Africa.

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LWStan
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 23, 2015

"Wonderful Tented Camp in Masai Mara"

10.0

The service at this camp is impeccable. Host Pauline and all the staff are warm, friendly and ever helpful. Our guide Sakut, was a real pleasure to be with. Not only knowledgeable and a great spotter but simply nice. The food was good with nice wines included in the package. A breakfast and lunch in the bush were nicely organised and good fun. The packaged picnic basket we tried for one breakfast was disappointing compared to the delicious breakfasts available at the camp restaurant.

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Cheng
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 15, 2014

"Excellent Services and Food"

10.0

Excellent camp meeting all expectation of a five star hotel. All tents are exclusively by the river and have a balcony open to the river. Services and food are excellent.

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Christopher
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 23, 2014

"Small luxury camp with great guides and food"

10.0

Just arrived back from 4 nights here, can't recommend it enough. Ten luxury tents on banks of River Talek, perfect for couples wanting to experience an African safari.

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Ghada
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 4, 2014

"Heaven on earth"

10.0

I was on a business trip and decided to go on a Safari even if it meant that I go on my own. My friends advised me to stay at a lodge; which I believe takes away the charm of the experience, so I looked up my options on Expedia. I picked Mara Explorer Tented Camp based on recommendations by visitors and because of its simple yet fulfilling ambiance and location on the river. The campsite itself is a real treat…nature exemplified its softer side in the sounds of birds and waterfalls. Each and every one in the camp was more than kind, helpful, attentive and most accommodating…the food was to die for and the overall spirit of the camp was enchanting!

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